Most, if not all, of us will be aware of what democracy is in the political sense. But how much have you heard about workplace democracy? What is workplace democracy? Workplace democracy is when democratic methods are implemented in the workplace. This can involve anything from voting and surveys, to debates and suggestion boxes. How […]
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VetSkill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) – Companion Animal launched!
We’re delighted to announce we now offer the VetSkill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) – Companion Animal qualification! Successful completion of the course allows learners to register as an SQP on the VetSkill SQP register, qualifying them to prescribe and dispense POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines to companion animals. Delivered via distance learning, […]
Why it’s never too late to study an English qualification
Having good results in school is not the be-all and end-all, but it can help to open up doors for you later on in life. Not everyone will experience barriers in their life from not having an English qualification (such as an English GCSE or Functional Skills English qualification). But if you have, it’s never […]
Interested in working with animals? Come along to Careers With Animals Day this October!
If you’re interested in working with animals, come along to our next Careers With Animals Day taking place at our centre in Tingley on Saturday 5th October! Whether you’re at school and looking at your options, employed in a different field and looking for a career change, or unemployed and looking at how you can […]
Discounted Wound Management and Bandaging CPD for CAW Students!
The Vet Wound Library are providing CAW Veterinary Nursing students with a generous discount to their Bandaging Angels Flypast Wound Management & Bandaging CPD day on the 10th September. The CPD event is taking place at Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Leicestershire. The standard cost to attend is £135 + VAT but CAW students are being […]
Inclusive and accessible options when training animal care staff
Everyone learns in different ways – methods that work for some, may not work for others. This is why making education as inclusive as possible is so important. The continuous development of apprenticeship programmes has provided students who struggle with the academic side of learning with a more practical alternative. Apprenticeships are an inclusive option […]
CAW ALUMNI ONLY: Gain massive discounts on selected CPD courses this Autumn!
As an alumni of The College of Animal Welfare, special discounted rates are available on a number of our upcoming CPD courses this Autumn: How to Deal with the Poisoned Patient (Huntingdon, Saturday 14th September 2019, 10am-1pm): £145 £50! Toxicological emergencies are very common within veterinary practice. This course will look at dealing with these […]
CPD Summer Sale – 20% off all courses!
Regardless of what stage you’re at in your career, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) can always help you expand your knowledge that bit further. So, if you’re looking to develop your skill set, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can get 20% off all CPD courses booked between the 5th and 11th August 2019 using […]
Careers With Animals Day to provide a hub of careers advice to veterinary nurses
For veterinary nurses looking to learn more about their career options, The College of Animal Welfare’s (CAW) annual Careers With Animals Day is the perfect place to start! Running from the College’s education and training centre in Tingley on Saturday 5 October, veterinary nurses will be able to chat to industry experts about the opportunities […]
Grow a loyal veterinary care support professional that meets the needs of your practice!
If you’re looking to recruit a veterinary care apprentice, or want to train up an existing member of your veterinary care team, then look no further than our Level 2 Apprenticeship in Veterinary Care Support! This apprenticeship covers the key skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to ensure staff members maintain safe working practices and take responsibility for themselves, others and the animals in their […]